An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young womans search for her place in the world, Offcomer is the powerful first novel from the acclaimed author of Longbourn. Against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, recent Oxford graduate Claire is a mess. Shes trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her mothers past, and seemingly addicted to self-destructive behavior. But like the ceasefire that has brought renewed hope to Belfast, Claire too is afforded an opportunity to reflect, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Unflinching in its depictions of the uncertainties of youth, Offcomer An arresting debut —The Independent London is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.
